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The beautiful people
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/11/2015
» As the three ladies in gowns strutted our way, people stopped mid-stride just to gaze at their beauty. It was not difficult to be transfixed by their charm. In a green dress -- and wearing a glittering crown -- Trixie Maristela, 29, led the way for the trio. She recently won the Miss International Queen 2015 beauty pageant.
The search for sparkle
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/11/2015
» While global sales of diamond jewellery rose nearly 3% last year and exceeded US$80 billion for the first time, there are signs that diamonds are beginning to lose their sparkle as wealthy spenders turn to other luxury products and younger consumers show less interest in gems.
The bling squad
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» The swift evolution of the retail industry has lured a large pool of global luxury firms to establish their presence in Asia-Pacific over the last few decades. Sales for glitzy items across the region have been rising at whirlwind speeds amidst the surge of an aspirational middle-class and buoyant economy.
Two Thais win titles in beauty contests
Online Reporters, Published on 06/12/2014
» A Thai woman has been crowned Miss Intercontinental 2014 for the first time in Madgeburg, Germany on Thursday while another won the first runner-up title in another international pageant in Warsaw, Poland, the following day.
Ladyboy flight attendants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2011
» Thai charter airline makes history by being the first to employee ladyboys as flight attendants serving passengers on flights.
The good and the bad
Published on 19/03/2011
» Onsiri Pravattiyagul is popular with students visiting the Bangkok Post because she has met so many top pop stars. Her job is to be truthful, however, and she has both good things and bad things to say about the recent Bangkok K-pop concert.
First transgender flight attendants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2011
» "Thai hospitality, Thai food and Thai ladyboys" national treasures that make Thailand unique.